Golden Sun: The Lost Age Classic
Game Boy Advance · RPG
Golden Sun
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | RPG |
| Developer | Camelot Software |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Epic journey (20+ hours of adventure) |
| Series | Golden Sun |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 17 |
Developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo, Golden Sun arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a role-playing game.
It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
It is part of the Golden Sun series; on the GBA you can also try Golden Sun: The Lost Age. The series also appears on other systems with Golden Sun: Dark Dawn (DS). Camelot Software also made Mario Tennis: Power Tour and Mario Golf: Advance Tour for the GBA.
Golden Sun supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
- you only have a few minutes at a time
What playing Golden Sun is like
Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.
Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.
Golden Sun cheats & codes
17 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| 2000 Experience Per Battle | 82030580
07D0 |
|---|---|
| No Random Battles (Scripted Encounters Still Happen) | 3200047A
0000 |
| Infinite Summons | 32000257
00FF |
| Isaac Has All Seven Earth Djinn | 4DB57560
4994570B |
| Garret Has All Seven Fire Djinn | 4023BB8F
2A410E25 |
| Ivan Has All Seven Wind Djinn | B5DB480B
F829167D |
Golden Sun walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Golden Sun.
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Golden Sun FAQ
When did Golden Sun come out on the GBA?
Golden Sun was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.
Who made Golden Sun?
It was developed by Camelot Software and published by Nintendo.
Is Golden Sun multiplayer?
Yes. Golden Sun supports up to 2 players.
How long does Golden Sun take to play?
As a role-playing game, Golden Sun typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Golden Sun on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.